Business at its Best!
Business at its Best! is a daily dose of business optimism.
Hosted by Lewis Waitt, Business Optimist and Director of Client Solutions at Aliniti, Business at its Best! is a daily podcast that shines a spotlight on the organizations, leaders, and people redefining what good business means.
In just 5 minutes, you’ll hear a real story from a real business, a practical lesson to take back to your own business, and a quick reflection to start your day with fresh perspective. It’s positive, it’s practical — and it’s proof that good business ideas are meant to be shared.
At the end of the day, that’s Business at its Best!
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Pride in Production – Celebrating Kentucky’s Workforce and Innovation
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Description: Governor Beshear’s Manufacturing Month proclamation celebrates the industry’s critical role in Kentucky’s economy — recognizing 49 major projects that have created over 3,000 jobs statewide and strengthened community pride in skilled trades.
Read more here: Gov. Beshear Proclaims October as Manufacturing Month in Kentucky
Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti.
Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their most pressing people and organizational challenges for the past 25 years. Whether you are having challenges with attracting, retaining, developing or managing talent, Aliniti can be your trusted partner to guide you to success.
Achieve your Ideal State with the help of Aliniti.
Discover more at www.aliniti.com
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Fueling the Future – How Innovation Builds Community and Careers
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
StartupCincy Week showcases the power of community-driven innovation. Entrepreneurs, investors, and educators come together to strengthen Greater Cincinnati’s startup ecosystem and create new opportunities for collaboration and job growth.
Read more here: Highlights from StartupCincy Week 2025
Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti.
Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their most pressing people and organizational challenges for the past 25 years. Whether you are having challenges with attracting, retaining, developing or managing talent, Aliniti can be your trusted partner to guide you to success.
Achieve your Ideal State with the help of Aliniti.
Discover more at www.aliniti.com
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Culture of Excellence – Turning Values into Habits
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
What drives excellence in manufacturing culture? Columbus McKinnon’s national recognition for safety and operational performance reflects the power of leadership, employee engagement, and pride in craftsmanship.
Read more here - Columbus McKinnon Earns Multiple National Honors, Including Recognition by Newsweek and TIME
Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti.
Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their most pressing people and organizational challenges for the past 25 years. Whether you are having challenges with attracting, retaining, developing or managing talent, Aliniti can be your trusted partner to guide you to success.
Achieve your Ideal State with the help of Aliniti.
Discover more at www.aliniti.com
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Leading the Way – Building the Next Generation of Leaders
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
How do you develop the next generation of women leaders? The Cincinnati Chamber’s WE Lead program cultivates inclusion, mentorship, and leadership pipelines across the region’s mid‑market companies.
Read more here - The Leadership Center at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber Announces WE Lead Class 20
Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti.
Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their most pressing people and organizational challenges for the past 25 years. Whether you are having challenges with attracting, retaining, developing or managing talent, Aliniti can be your trusted partner to guide you to success.
Achieve your Ideal State with the help of Aliniti.
Discover more at www.aliniti.com
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Manufacturing Momentum – Closing the Skills Gap
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
How can industry and education close the talent gap together? Ivy Tech and SlateUp have created a skills-based learning and hiring pipeline to strengthen Indiana’s manufacturing workforce and empower adult learners.
Read more here - Ivy Tech and SlateUp Announce Strategic Partnership to Address Indiana's Manufacturing Talent Shortage
Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti.
Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their most pressing people and organizational challenges for the past 25 years. Whether you are having challenges with attracting, retaining, developing or managing talent, Aliniti can be your trusted partner to guide you to success.
Achieve your Ideal State with the help of Aliniti.
Discover more at www.aliniti.com
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Building Better – Investing in People and Place
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
What happens when advanced manufacturing meets long-term community commitment? VEGA’s 120,000-sq-ft expansion underscores investment in technical talent, innovation, and workforce development across the Cincinnati region.
Read more here - VEGA Americas, Inc. Expands Production Facility with New 120,000 sq. ft. Expansion
Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti.
Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their most pressing people and organizational challenges for the past 25 years. Whether you are having challenges with attracting, retaining, developing or managing talent, Aliniti can be your trusted partner to guide you to success.
Achieve your Ideal State with the help of Aliniti.
Discover more at www.aliniti.com
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Power of Partnership – Reimagining a City’s Future
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
How do you build an innovation corridor that redefines a city’s future? The University of Dayton and Premier Health have joined forces to launch onMain — a collaborative district blending healthcare, education, and technology to attract talent, R&D partnerships, and jobs to downtown Dayton.
Read more here - onMain breaks ground on first building, catalyzing a new era of innovation in Dayton
Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti.
Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their most pressing people and organizational challenges for the past 25 years. Whether you are having challenges with attracting, retaining, developing or managing talent, Aliniti can be your trusted partner to guide you to success.
Achieve your Ideal State with the help of Aliniti.
Discover more at www.aliniti.com
Friday Oct 10, 2025
Building Tomorrow’s Workforce Today
Friday Oct 10, 2025
Friday Oct 10, 2025
An industry-led event highlighting collaboration, workforce development, and innovation in the construction trades — supporting one of the region’s largest job sectors. Read more here - SW Ohio Contractors' Conference
Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti.
Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their most pressing people and organizational challenges for the past 25 years. Whether you are having challenges with attracting, retaining, developing or managing talent, Aliniti can be your trusted partner to guide you to success.
Achieve your Ideal State with the help of Aliniti.
Discover more at www.aliniti.com
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Smart Money, Stronger Startups
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
A new angel investor group launched to close Ohio’s VC funding gap, backing local companies and providing mentorship. Read more here - Angel investors group works to close Ohio's VC gap
Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti.
Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their most pressing people and organizational challenges for the past 25 years. Whether you are having challenges with attracting, retaining, developing or managing talent, Aliniti can be your trusted partner to guide you to success.
Achieve your Ideal State with the help of Aliniti.
Discover more at www.aliniti.com
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Strength in Numbers: A Chamber’s Cybersecurity Solution
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Chamber-backed cost savings program helps mid-market members strengthen cybersecurity and workforce skills.
Read more here - Commerce Lexington Introduces New Cost Savings Program for Members; Exclusive Benefit to Help Strengthen Technology, Cybersecurity & Efficiency
Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti.
Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their most pressing people and organizational challenges for the past 25 years. Whether you are having challenges with attracting, retaining, developing or managing talent, Aliniti can be your trusted partner to guide you to success.
Achieve your Ideal State with the help of Aliniti.
Discover more at www.aliniti.com



